Abstract: A device for the transdermal administration of a substance to an animal comprising: positioning means and delivery means. The positioning means comprising an inner and an outer surface and being configured to position and hold in place said delivery means. The delivery means comprising an inner and an outer surface and being configured to facilitate the transdermal administration of substances. The outer surface of said delivery means and said inner surface of said positioning means are attachable to each other.

Abstract: A patch for the delivery of substances to the skin of a user, said patch comprising an impermeable substrate comprising an upper and a lower surface, the lower surface comprising an adhesive configured to substantially adhere the patch to the skin of a user; and the lower surface further comprising a matrix containing such substances, the patch being characterised in that it comprises colostrum and/or a colostrum derivative and/or a multi-vitamin and mineral solution.